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• The carpet pad actually determines the comfort of carpet rather than the carpet
• Floor Covering stores often only carry one or two types of padding because they buy in bulk. Other types can be special ordered.
• It is best to buy carpet cushion that is not too soft or too hard. Soft padding doesn’t absorb the shock as well leaving the carpet to take the rest of the impact.
• Thicker padding is not always better than thinner padding. Individual needs are more important to consider when determining what carpet cushion is needed.
• All carpet pad does not have to be the same in one house. Different rooms with different lifestyles can benefit from different types of cushion.

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As a follow up to the 2 previous posts, here are some tips on how to buy carpet pad!

• Factor a good padding into your budget before looking at carpet prices
• You can buy a lower pile carpet with a better cushion and it will be more comfortable, the carpet will look better and the carpet will wear better
• Purchasing the best carpet with an inferior pad will result in premature packing of the carpet, premature crushing of the carpet and overall comfort
• It shouldn’t be too soft or too firm
• Like a mattress, the softness or firmness depends on your personal preference
• Not all carpet cushion types are the same across manufacturers, look for companies that use first quality ingredients
• Make sure that prime urethane cushion is stamped FHA approved
• The impact of foot traffic can cause the synthetic latex in the carpet backing to break down, stretch and separate the primary backing from the secondary backing and also stress on the face of the carpet fiber
• Take the cushion sample you are interested in and place it under the carpet sample you are interested in. Walk with your shoes on and walk barefoot to feel the difference.

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Carpet cushion also commonly called carpet padding plays such an important role in the longevity and wearability of your carpet, but is often overlooked. The reality is, most consumers go to purchase their carpet and by the time they are overwhelmed with all of the carpet selections, they choose the first carpet padding that the flooring consultant shows you - if you even see the sample at all!

It is critical that you check out all of your options when selecting carpet cushion. Even if the retail location only stocks 1 or 2 types type, you can still ask about special ordering the type that is best for you.

Some important points about carpet cushion:

• Determines how your carpet feels when you walk on it
• Helps your carpet maintain its original appearance over time
• Absorbs the impact of foot traffic
• Improves room’s sound absorption
• Keeps the room warmer and quieter
• Helps keep your carpet cleaner and easier to maintain

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Our next post will be a guide on how to buy carpet cushion. Stay tuned!